Argentina announces its world cup squad - Lionel Messi included

Argentina will play its first match on 16th June against Iceland.

FIFA world cup is the most important event in football’s world. Every game is crazy and full of exciting moments.  

Russia will host FIFA World Cup 2018 this time and it is a very big moment for a country that has been involved in a lot of outrageous events in past. It is an opportunity for them to attract tourism and also work on their good image.  

FIFA World cup is just 22 days away and all qualified teams are announcing their squad gradually to compete in world’s most-watched competition.

Recently Argentina has announced its 23 man squad and we bring you here all the details about it.  

Argentina is one of the favorites to win the world cup. It is exciting to see what Argentina football team has in the bag for the big event. 

Argentina had a great performance and run last world cup but lost the world cup final in Brazil in 2014.

Argentina competed with Germany in FIFA World Cup final 2014 but i was  unfortunate for Argentina, when Mario Gotze scored in the 117^th minute to give Germany their fourth title.

Argentina will lead by Lionel Messi as its captain and by Jorge Sampaoli as its coach for the world cup in Russia.

Lionel Messi became the only player to win golden shoe for the fifth time with 34 goals this season.  

Messi is working hard and looks ready to give his best performance to win FIFA world cup 2018 in Russia

All squad details were announced on Monday and here is the list of players they are taking to Russia.

Goal Keepers: Sergio Romero, Wilfredo Caballero, Franco Armani.

Defenders: Gabriel Mercado, Cristian Ansaldi, Nicolas Otamendi, Federico Fazio, Marcos Rojo, Nicolas Tafliafico, Marcos Acuna.

Midfielders: Javier Mascherano, Eduardo Salvio, Lucas Biglia, Gioavni Lo Celso, Ever Banega, Manuel Lanzini, Maxmiliano Meza, Angel Di Maria, Cristian Pavon.

Forwards: Lionel  Messi, Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero.